Leader Guide
Video Leader Guide
Select a video to have playing as children enter the Large Group room. Videos are under Resources on the top menu bar.
Have Small Group leaders greet the children as they enter the Large Group room and engage them in a game or conversation until time for Large Group to begin.
Welcome (2 minutes)
Welcome back for the third and final lesson of our Superbook adventure, where we have been learning about how God gave us the Ten Commandments. The commandments can be divided into two main parts. Can anyone name the two parts? Loving God, loving others.
God gave us rules because He loves us. He also understands that we will fail sometimes, so He sent His Son, Jesus, to take the punishment for when we disobey Him. Let’s stand up to thank and praise Him as we sing The Salvation Poem. As we sing, let’s really think about the words and dedicate our lives to Him in a fresh way.
Play Video 7: (Song) The Salvation Poem (3 minutes)
*Be sure to preview the song so you can sing along with the children.
The Salvation Poem
SuperTruth and Discussion (3 minutes)
Our SuperTruth for today is: “I will obey God’s rules even when the world says I don’t have to.” Let’s have grades 4–6 shout it out together one time. Children say SuperTruth.
Very good! Now, grades 1–3, do you think you can match that?
Okay, let’s find out—go! Children say SuperTruth.
The world has its own standards and rules. Many times, they are very different from God’s standards and rules. We must know what pleases God so that we can follow His rules to please Him! When we do, His blessings will fill our lives!
Introduce Condensed Bible Story Video (1 minute)
If all children watched the Bible story video in a previous lesson, omit it here and go straight to the SuperVerse.
Who can remember what happened when Chris chose to ignore the park rules?
It is important to remember that our disobedience can result in negative consequences not only for us, but also others! Now for the children who haven’t seen our Bible story yet, we are going to watch a short version of the video. If you’ve already seen it, then this time as you watch, look for ways that this story shows how much we need a Savior!
Play Video 4: Condensed Bible Story (8 minutes)
Condensed Bible Story
Superbook takes Chris, Joy and Gizmo to meet the Israelites, who are freed from slavery in Egypt and on their way through the desert to the Promised Land. While Moses meets with God on the mountain, the Israelites endanger themselves by doing whatever they please—until Moses returns with the Ten Commandments.
Play Video 10C: SuperVerse Graphic 3
Graphic loops 2.5 minutes without audio; turn off or freeze video after children repeat verse.
SuperVerse Graphic 3
SuperVerse Discussion (2 minutes)
Our SuperVerse, Joshua 22:5, says,
“Love the Lord your God, walk in all His ways, obey His commands, hold firmly to Him, and serve Him with all your heart and all your soul.”
Do you think we can pick and choose what commandments are best for us follow? No, the verse says all His ways.
Have you ever tried to follow rules or guidelines and found it was too hard, so you gave up?
God requires our best effort in following His ways—but He also understands that we cannot obey Him in our own strength. God provides us a Helper—His Holy Spirit—who gives us strength and encouragement to hold firm to God and not to give up! Let’s say the SuperVerse again. Children repeat the verse.
Children will have more time to learn the SuperVerse in Small Group.
Introduce Signposts Video (1 minute)
Now let’s watch our Signposts video to learn more about The Ten Commandments!
Play Video 6: Signposts Video (5 minutes)
Signposts Video
Prayer and Send-Off (2 minutes)
Let’s pray. Dear God thank You for giving us a Helper, the Holy Spirit, to strengthen us and to guide us in Your ways. Help us to follow You, even if other people will not. Thank You for loving us and calling us Your children. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Today in Small Group, we are going to play a game about hitting the mark. Are you ready to play?
Teachers take children to Small Group classes for Grades 1–3 and 4–6. If the combined group is small, all children may stay together for Small Group time.